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I would like my personal taxes and my business taxes to be seperate. Which entity would I create my business as?
answered on Mar 7, 2024
You should probably consult with an accountant regarding any tax advantages, but in general you might want to form a limited liability company (LLC). As the title suggests, that would limit your personal exposure to liability, to some extent.
I looked the house up on line and seems my name is not there as Co owner....is that not illegal to take my name off the deed without my knowledge?
answered on Feb 24, 2024
Perhaps someone forged your identity. But you should contact a Connecticut attorney to look into it.
answered on Feb 24, 2024
It's unclear what you mean by "abide by". If you are a Florida resident, and you want to write your will, it should be written according to Florida law, but an "ancillary" probate case may have to be filed in Puerto Rico.
My husband spent almost $400 on what he believed was sterling silver Jewelry set as a birthday gift for me. The day after my birthday I brought it to jcpenney because the ring needed to be resized. I was told I needed to send the entire set in together in order for the ring to be resized. So... View More 
answered on Feb 22, 2024
You probably should contact the attorneys for the plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit.
The owners are family members. Will the non-bankruptcy owner still have a case with the partition? If the partition is delayed due to the bankruptcy, how long and what circumstance would allow the partition to take place?
answered on Feb 19, 2024
You would have to file a complaint for partition with the bankruptcy court, as an "adversary case".
In divorce decree states I am to pay even tho I did not sign. What do I do?
answered on Feb 15, 2024
If that's what the divorce decree provides, you are obligated to pay according to the decree.
I was driving to day was upset I was sitting at a stop sign and this lady honked her horn a lot and so she drove around me so I got upset and honked my horn and drove close to her car and at the next stop sign she stopped at the stop sign got out and took a pic of my license plate I didn’t get... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
You neglected to ask a question, but it's not against the law to honk back at another driver.
I have a 4 year old daughter. I am currently going threw a divorce. my Divorce lawyer tells me that I have to get my own place. I live with my brother and I have my own room. I am on the lease now. I told my DL that I can give my daughter my room and I can set up the livingroom for myself. So it... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2024
You should believe what your attorney tells you; or get another attorney.
answered on Feb 10, 2024
The dead spouse's estate is responsible, not the surviving spouse.
I am also a stage 4 cancer patient with two children living with me ages 16 and 14
answered on Feb 10, 2024
If you provide the majority of the support for the children, your wages would be exempt. You must file the claim of exemption within 20 days of receiving notice that your income has been garnished.
Is the subpoena information (discovery) belong to me?
Thank you
answered on Feb 9, 2024
At the hearing on the attorney's motion to withdraw from the case, ask the judge to order the attorney to give you the information.
Documents, and we have a closing on Friday, I do not want to sell my house and I do not want to move. What are my legal rights? Thank you Carlie Gintoli.
answered on Feb 7, 2024
If you don't want to sell, don't sign anything at the closing.
I am bio daughter living in FL and mother passed 4 days ago. Brother in Missouri has taken executor roll from my Aunt whom was named by mother 1st. I am getting very minimal information except that her estate is larger amd more complex than thought. Several ins policies and banks ect. Should I get... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
You should contact an attorney licensed to practice in Missouri.
I shipped my car from state to state. At the time of picked up there driver did not provide any Bill of lading to be signed. When the carrier dropped the car off, there was damages to the car. The driver refused to provide a sign bill of lading. Can their insurance company refused my claim as the... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2024
The fact that the shipper did not give you written acknowledgement of the damage doesn't absolve your insurance company of liability. An affidavit from you should be sufficient.
I'm an owner of some dogs that got loose from my yard and attacked a dog that a lady was walking when the road. Her and I were in contact after it happened and she at first told me she didn't want money but I could give her stuff of my that were equal the amount of money she spent at the... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2024
Technically, it would be libel (written defamation), not slander. While you don't believe you were careless, she probably is entitled to think so, and thus to inform people of that opinion. And no, it's not illegal to warn people that your address is nearby.
I had my own LLC while working for the company.
In question also own my own vehicle. It is a taxi driving job. I have my own car and my own business license. Period I just paid them part of my wages for dispatch services that's it
answered on Jan 29, 2024
Yes, if you signed a non-compete agreement, your LLC would be precluded from competing with the other party.
I am staying with my dog at a family members residence. They are now asking me to get rid of my dog or find some sort of paperwork to ensure they are not liable for my dog. We will be moving in a couple of months and my dog is apart of our family. Looking for any guidance on how to find some... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2024
You could sign an indemnification and hold-harmless agreement, but that would only do your relatives' any good if you have the assets to satisfy any potential liability. It might be better to acquire liability insurance in an amount acceptable to your relatives.
I am engaging in a lawsuit against a nursing home. It's about as provable as it gets. I have supporting evidence and expert testimony to present. I have secured a tier 3 MMP attorney. I just want an idea of what I'm walking into. I know only appx 30% of suits are successful and... View More
I can’t find the case anywhere case number or agency number They sent a sheriff and police to a facility and pulled out non-storage media devices which is what the warrant says they were supposed to be looking for evidence of vehicles but they definitely didn’t find any vehicles and I haven’t... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2024
The "ninth judicial court circuit" is a Florida state appellate court, not federal court. Yes, of course you should find a lawyer.
Two people have a life estate,one dies. Does the remainderman get a 50% step up in basis if you sell it before the other life tenant dies?
answered on Jan 26, 2024
If you sell your remainder, you might possibly get capital gains treatment including a stepped-up basis, but you should probably ask your income tax professional.
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